Boys name · Illinois
Ethan in Illinois
Ethan was the 28th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 245 babies named Ethan that year. Since 1959, Illinois families have named 18,633 babies Ethan.
Popularity over time
Ethan in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 5 | 750th |
| 1969 | 10 | 565th |
| 1979 | 27 | 339th |
| 1988 | 39 | 277th |
| 1997 | 386 | 42nd |
| 2006 | 785 | 11th |
| 2016 | 540 | 9th |
| 2025 | 245 | 28th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 750th in 1959 to 28th in 2025.
The most babies named Ethan in Illinois in a single year was 900, in 2002. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 2012.
Across the country, Ethan reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (2009). See Ethan in every state →
How popular is Ethan in Illinois?
Ethan was the 28th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 245 babies named Ethan that year. Since 1959, Illinois families have named 18,633 babies Ethan.
How many babies are named Ethan in Illinois?
In 2025, 245 babies were named Ethan in Illinois. The most babies named Ethan in Illinois in a single year was 900, in 2002.
What is the rank of Ethan in Illinois?
Ethan ranked 28th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 2012.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.